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Finding the Third Proportional to 309 and 381.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 309 and 381.75 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 381.75 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/381.75 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 381.75 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 145,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,733.06/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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