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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.69 and 303.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.69 and 303.19 is: 317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 303.19 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/303.19 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 303.19 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 91,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,922.66/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.32

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