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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.13 and 232.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.13 and 232.75 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 232.75 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/232.75 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 232.75 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 54,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,172.56/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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