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Finding the Third Proportional to 307 and 368.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 307 and 368.50 is: 442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 368.50 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/368.50 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 368.50 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 135,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,792.25/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.32

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