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Finding the Third Proportional to 152 and 370.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 152 and 370.25 is: 901.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 370.25 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/370.25 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 370.25 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 137,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,085.06/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.88

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