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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.53 and 480.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.53 and 480.80 is: 764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.53 : 480.80 = 480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.53/480.80 = 480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.53x = 480.80 × 480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.53x = 231,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,165.64/302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.10

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