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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.66 and 383.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.66 and 383.91 is: 490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 383.91 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/383.91 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 383.91 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 147,384.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,384.01/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.21

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