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Finding the Third Proportional to 159.50 and 304

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Solution

The third proportional to 159.50 and 304 is: 579.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 304 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/304 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 304 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 92,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,416/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.41

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