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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.63 and 334.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.63 and 334.88 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 334.88 = 334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/334.88 = 334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 334.88 × 334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 112,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,141.27/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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