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Finding the Third Proportional to 296.50 and 389.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 296.50 and 389.75 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 389.75 = 389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/389.75 = 389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 389.75 × 389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 151,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,905.06/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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