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Finding the Third Proportional to 152 and 220.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 152 and 220.25 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 220.25 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/220.25 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 220.25 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 48,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,510.06/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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