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Finding the Third Proportional to 276 and 388.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 276 and 388.25 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276 : 388.25 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276/388.25 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276x = 388.25 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276x = 150,738.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,738.06/276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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