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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.25 and 366

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.25 and 366 is: 879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 366 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/366 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 366 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 133,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,956/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.84

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