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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.31 and 446.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.31 and 446.91 is: 656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.31 : 446.91 = 446.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.31/446.91 = 446.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.31x = 446.91 × 446.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.31x = 199,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,725.20/304.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.32

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