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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.31 and 327.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.31 and 327.38 is: 399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 327.38 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/327.38 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 327.38 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 107,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,174.39/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.44

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