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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.44 and 444.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.44 and 444.66 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 444.66 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/444.66 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 444.66 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 197,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,719.18/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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