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Finding the Third Proportional to 154.72 and 333.60

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Solution

The third proportional to 154.72 and 333.60 is: 719.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.72 : 333.60 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.72/333.60 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.72x = 333.60 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.72x = 111,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,287.40/154.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.27

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