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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.13 and 328.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.13 and 328.38 is: 699.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 328.38 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/328.38 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 328.38 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 107,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,830.14/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.63

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