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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.13 and 313.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.13 and 313.13 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 313.13 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/313.13 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 313.13 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 98,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,047.27/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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