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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.50 and 328.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.50 and 328.88 is: 700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 328.88 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/328.88 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 328.88 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 108,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,158.77/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.06

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