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Finding the Third Proportional to 301 and 383.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301 and 383.50 is: 488.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 383.50 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/383.50 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 383.50 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 147,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,072.25/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.61

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