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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.63 and 439.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.63 and 439.03 is: 636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 439.03 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/439.03 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 439.03 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 192,748.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,748.44/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.92

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