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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.91 and 467.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.91 and 467.44 is: 721.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 467.44 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/467.44 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 467.44 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 218,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,497.82/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.34

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