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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.50 and 440.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.50 and 440.25 is: 642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 440.25 = 440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/440.25 = 440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 440.25 × 440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 193,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,820.06/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.85

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