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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.28 and 402.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.28 and 402.94 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 402.94 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/402.94 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 402.94 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 162,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,363.35/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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