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Finding the Third Proportional to 298.13 and 346.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 298.13 and 346.13 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 346.13 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/346.13 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 346.13 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 119,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802.52/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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