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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.07 and 446.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.07 and 446.13 is: 654.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 446.13 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/446.13 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 446.13 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 199,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,034.49/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.58

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