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Finding the Third Proportional to 129.94 and 313.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 129.94 and 313.88 is: 758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.94 : 313.88 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.94/313.88 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.94x = 313.88 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.94x = 98,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,517.52/129.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.19

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