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Finding the Third Proportional to 63.88 and 150.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 63.88 and 150.94 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.88 : 150.94 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.88/150.94 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.88x = 150.94 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.88x = 22,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782.13/63.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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