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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.75 and 332.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.75 and 332.13 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 332.13 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/332.13 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 332.13 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 110,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,307.02/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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