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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.13 and 354.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.13 and 354.75 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 354.75 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/354.75 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 354.75 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 125,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,847.56/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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