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Finding the Third Proportional to 304 and 435.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 304 and 435.75 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 435.75 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/435.75 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 435.75 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 189,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,878.06/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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