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Finding the Third Proportional to 309 and 397

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Solution

The third proportional to 309 and 397 is: 510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 397 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/397 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 397 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 157,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,609/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.06

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