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Finding the Third Proportional to 96 and 149.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 96 and 149.50 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 149.50 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/149.50 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 149.50 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 22,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350.25/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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