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Finding the Third Proportional to 94.94 and 150.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 94.94 and 150.81 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.94 : 150.81 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.94/150.81 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.94x = 150.81 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.94x = 22,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744.41/94.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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