What is the frequency of a vibrating steel cable in its third harmonic?

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Homework Statement


A steel cable is vibrating in its third harmonic. The Frequency is 150Hz
1. What is the length of the cable?

2. What is the wavelength?

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I am really stuck
 
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Thats OK - we can help with that.
Where do you get stuck?

Do you know what is meant by the "third harmonic"?
Do you know about "standing waves"?