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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.63 and 374.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.63 and 374.81 is: 920.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 374.81 = 374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/374.81 = 374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 374.81 × 374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 140,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,484.41/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.45

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