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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.50 and 475.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.50 and 475.75 is: 753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 475.75 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/475.75 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 475.75 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 226,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,338.06/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.20

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