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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.88 and 328.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.88 and 328.50 is: 710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 328.50 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/328.50 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 328.50 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 107,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,912.25/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.53

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