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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.13 and 381.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.13 and 381.38 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 381.38 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/381.38 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 381.38 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 145,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,446.89/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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