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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.06 and 536.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.06 and 536.06 is: 951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 536.06 = 536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/536.06 = 536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 536.06 × 536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 287,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,363.00/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.34

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