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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.75 and 582.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.75 and 582.38 is: 1,094.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 582.38 = 582.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/582.38 = 582.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 582.38 × 582.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 339,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,160.64/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.95

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