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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.30 and 183.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.30 and 183.30 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 183.30 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/183.30 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 183.30 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 33,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600.61/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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