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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.06 and 445.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.06 and 445.50 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 445.50 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/445.50 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 445.50 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 198,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,470.25/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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