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Finding the Third Proportional to 300 and 381.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 300 and 381.75 is: 485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 381.75 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/381.75 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 381.75 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 145,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,733.06/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.78

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