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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.88 and 427.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.88 and 427.13 is: 549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 427.13 = 427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/427.13 = 427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 427.13 × 427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 182,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,435.77/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.71

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