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Finding the Third Proportional to 303 and 467.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 303 and 467.75 is: 722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 467.75 = 467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/467.75 = 467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 467.75 × 467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 218,790.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,790.06/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.08

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