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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.75 and 429.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.75 and 429.88 is: 616.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 429.88 = 429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/429.88 = 429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 429.88 × 429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 184,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,792.52/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.49

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