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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.06 and 347.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.06 and 347.06 is: 398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 347.06 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/347.06 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 347.06 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 120,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,452.38/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.77

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