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Finding the Third Proportional to 288.75 and 338.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 288.75 and 338.06 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 338.06 = 338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/338.06 = 338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 338.06 × 338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 114,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,286.25/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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