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Finding the Third Proportional to 329 and 357

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Solution

The third proportional to 329 and 357 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 357 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/357 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 357 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 127,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,449/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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