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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.75 and 394.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.75 and 394.75 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 394.75 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/394.75 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 394.75 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 155,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,827.56/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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