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Finding the Third Proportional to 295 and 385

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Solution

The third proportional to 295 and 385 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 385 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/385 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 385 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 148,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,225/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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