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Finding the Third Proportional to 67.97 and 150.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 67.97 and 150.84 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.97 : 150.84 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.97/150.84 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.97x = 150.84 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.97x = 22,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753.84/67.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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