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Finding the Third Proportional to 313.03 and 418.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 313.03 and 418.08 is: 558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 418.08 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/418.08 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 418.08 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 174,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,789.32/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.38

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