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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.75 and 470.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.75 and 470.81 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 470.81 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/470.81 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 470.81 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 221,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,664.41/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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