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Finding the Third Proportional to 243.25 and 385

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Solution

The third proportional to 243.25 and 385 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.25 : 385 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.25/385 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.25x = 385 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.25x = 148,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,225/243.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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