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Finding the Third Proportional to 288.25 and 391.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 288.25 and 391.25 is: 531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.25 : 391.25 = 391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.25/391.25 = 391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.25x = 391.25 × 391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.25x = 153,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,076.56/288.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.05

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