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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.91 and 376.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.91 and 376.31 is: 467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 376.31 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/376.31 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 376.31 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 141,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,611.10/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.51

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