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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.13 and 373.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.13 and 373.13 is: 457.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 373.13 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/373.13 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 373.13 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 139,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,222.27/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.78

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