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Finding the Third Proportional to 301 and 339

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Solution

The third proportional to 301 and 339 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 339 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/339 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 339 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 114,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,921/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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