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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.50 and 460.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.50 and 460.25 is: 697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 460.25 = 460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/460.25 = 460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 460.25 × 460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 211,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,830.06/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.96

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