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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.11 and 475.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.11 and 475.66 is: 756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 475.66 = 475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/475.66 = 475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 475.66 × 475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 226,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,256.30/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.43

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