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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.13 and 338.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.13 and 338.34 is: 742.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.13 : 338.34 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.13/338.34 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.13x = 338.34 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.13x = 114,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,476.49/154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.75

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