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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.75 and 385.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.75 and 385.50 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 385.50 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/385.50 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 385.50 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 148,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,610.25/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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