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Finding the Third Proportional to 305 and 424.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 305 and 424.25 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305 : 424.25 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305/424.25 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305x = 424.25 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305x = 179,988.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,988.06/305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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