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Finding the Third Proportional to 67 and 150

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Solution

The third proportional to 67 and 150 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 150 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/150 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 150 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 22,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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