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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.75 and 363.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.75 and 363.88 is: 441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 363.88 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/363.88 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 363.88 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 132,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,405.02/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.72

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