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Finding the Third Proportional to 210.38 and 307.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 210.38 and 307.69 is: 450.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 307.69 = 307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/307.69 = 307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 307.69 × 307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 94,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,671.60/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.01

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