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Finding the Third Proportional to 268.75 and 383.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 268.75 and 383.88 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 383.88 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/383.88 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 383.88 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 147,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,360.02/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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