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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.13 and 508.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.13 and 508.88 is: 859.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 508.88 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/508.88 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 508.88 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 258,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,953.77/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.95

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