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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.63 and 441.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.63 and 441.75 is: 644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 441.75 = 441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/441.75 = 441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 441.75 × 441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 195,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,143.06/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.83

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