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Finding the Third Proportional to 152.81 and 370.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 152.81 and 370.03 is: 896.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.81 : 370.03 = 370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.81/370.03 = 370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.81x = 370.03 × 370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.81x = 136,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,923.13/152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.02

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