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Finding the Third Proportional to 277 and 309

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Solution

The third proportional to 277 and 309 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 309 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/309 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 309 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 95,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,481/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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