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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.13 and 382.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.13 and 382.88 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 382.88 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/382.88 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 382.88 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 146,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,593.27/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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