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Finding the Third Proportional to 113.50 and 304.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 113.50 and 304.75 is: 818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.50 : 304.75 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.50/304.75 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.50x = 304.75 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.50x = 92,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,872.56/113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.26

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