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Finding the Third Proportional to 307 and 395

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Solution

The third proportional to 307 and 395 is: 508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 395 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/395 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 395 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 156,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,025/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.22

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