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Finding the Third Proportional to 262 and 303

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Solution

The third proportional to 262 and 303 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262 : 303 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262/303 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262x = 303 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262x = 91,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,809/262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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