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Finding the Third Proportional to 302 and 354.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302 and 354.50 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 354.50 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/354.50 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 354.50 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 125,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,670.25/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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