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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 387.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 387.28 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 387.28 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/387.28 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 387.28 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 149,986.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,986.77/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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