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Finding the Third Proportional to 70.13 and 150.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 70.13 and 150.75 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.13 : 150.75 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.13/150.75 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.13x = 150.75 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.13x = 22,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.56/70.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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