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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.13 and 336.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.13 and 336.75 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 336.75 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/336.75 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 336.75 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 113,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,400.56/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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