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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.30 and 338.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.30 and 338.34 is: 751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 338.34 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/338.34 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 338.34 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 114,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,476.49/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.67

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