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Finding the Third Proportional to 67.75 and 150.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 67.75 and 150.75 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.75 : 150.75 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.75/150.75 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.75x = 150.75 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.75x = 22,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.56/67.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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