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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.06 and 333.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.06 and 333.66 is: 732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 333.66 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/333.66 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 333.66 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 111,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,326.49/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.11

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