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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.75 and 489.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.75 and 489.38 is: 785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 489.38 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/489.38 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 489.38 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 239,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,487.89/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.85

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