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Finding the Third Proportional to 329.63 and 376.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 329.63 and 376.13 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 376.13 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/376.13 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 376.13 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 141,470.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,470.02/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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