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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.44 and 673.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.44 and 673.13 is: 1,483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 673.13 = 673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/673.13 = 673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 673.13 × 673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 453,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,097.27/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.44

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