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Finding the Third Proportional to 287.30 and 377.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 287.30 and 377.16 is: 495.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 377.16 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/377.16 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 377.16 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 142,246.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,246.84/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.12

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