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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.69 and 341.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.69 and 341.81 is: 379.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 341.81 = 341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/341.81 = 341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 341.81 × 341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 116,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,835.79/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.72

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