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Finding the Third Proportional to 153.50 and 325.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 153.50 and 325.75 is: 691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 325.75 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/325.75 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 325.75 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 106,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,113.06/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.29

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