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Finding the Third Proportional to 153 and 340.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 153 and 340.50 is: 757.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 340.50 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/340.50 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 340.50 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 115,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,940.25/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.78

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