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Finding the Third Proportional to 303 and 390

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Solution

The third proportional to 303 and 390 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 390 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/390 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 390 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 152,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,100/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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