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Finding the Third Proportional to 238.50 and 313.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 238.50 and 313.50 is: 412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 313.50 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/313.50 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 313.50 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 98,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,282.25/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.08

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