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Finding the Third Proportional to 381.38 and 604.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 381.38 and 604.31 is: 957.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 604.31 = 604.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/604.31 = 604.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 604.31 × 604.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 365,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,193.60/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.57

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