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Finding the Third Proportional to 309 and 402.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 309 and 402.50 is: 524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 402.50 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/402.50 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 402.50 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 162,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,006.25/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.29

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