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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.06 and 456.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.06 and 456.19 is: 688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 456.19 = 456.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/456.19 = 456.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 456.19 × 456.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 208,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,107.04/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.95

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