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Finding the Third Proportional to 128 and 310

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Solution

The third proportional to 128 and 310 is: 750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 310 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/310 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 310 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 96,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,100/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.78

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