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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.94 and 336.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.94 and 336.19 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 336.19 = 336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/336.19 = 336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 336.19 × 336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 113,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,022.04/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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