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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.88 and 477.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.88 and 477.19 is: 756.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 477.19 = 477.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/477.19 = 477.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 477.19 × 477.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 227,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,707.91/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.82

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