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Finding the Third Proportional to 65 and 150.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 65 and 150.50 is: 348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 150.50 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/150.50 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 150.50 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 22,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650.25/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.47

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