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Finding the Third Proportional to 89 and 153

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Solution

The third proportional to 89 and 153 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89 : 153 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89/153 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89x = 153 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89x = 23,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,409/89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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