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Finding the Third Proportional to 288.33 and 381.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 288.33 and 381.23 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.33 : 381.23 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.33/381.23 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.33x = 381.23 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.33x = 145,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,336.30/288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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