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Finding the Third Proportional to 151.88 and 332.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 151.88 and 332.23 is: 726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 332.23 = 332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/332.23 = 332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 332.23 × 332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 110,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,374.49/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.75

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