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Finding the Third Proportional to 111.94 and 304.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 111.94 and 304.03 is: 825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.94 : 304.03 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.94/304.03 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.94x = 304.03 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.94x = 92,435.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,435.00/111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.77

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