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Finding the Third Proportional to 298 and 358

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Solution

The third proportional to 298 and 358 is: 430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 358 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/358 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 358 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 128,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,164/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.08

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