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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.63 and 336.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.63 and 336.13 is: 730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 336.13 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/336.13 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 336.13 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 112,980.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,980.02/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.67

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