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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.88 and 574.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.88 and 574.13 is: 1,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 574.13 = 574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/574.13 = 574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 574.13 × 574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 329,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,619.52/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.91

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