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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.88 and 456.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.88 and 456.75 is: 688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 456.75 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/456.75 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 456.75 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 208,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,620.56/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.80

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