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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.35 and 332.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.35 and 332.46 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 332.46 = 332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/332.46 = 332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 332.46 × 332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 110,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,532.22/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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