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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.63 and 326.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.63 and 326.50 is: 689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 326.50 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/326.50 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 326.50 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 106,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,602.25/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.42

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