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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.88 and 423.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.88 and 423.75 is: 594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 423.75 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/423.75 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 423.75 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 179,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,564.06/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.83

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