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Finding the Third Proportional to 209.81 and 305.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 209.81 and 305.44 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.81 : 305.44 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.81/305.44 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.81x = 305.44 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.81x = 93,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,292.07/209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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