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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.50 and 331.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.50 and 331.25 is: 710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 331.25 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/331.25 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 331.25 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 109,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,726.56/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.20

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