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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.50 and 522

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.50 and 522 is: 880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 522 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/522 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 522 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 272,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,484/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.40

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