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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.06 and 480.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.06 and 480.19 is: 771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.06 : 480.19 = 480.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.06/480.19 = 480.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.06x = 480.19 × 480.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.06x = 230,580.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,580.04/299.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.01

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