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Finding the Third Proportional to 307 and 333.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 307 and 333.25 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 333.25 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/333.25 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 333.25 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 111,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,055.56/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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