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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.65 and 512.26

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.65 and 512.26 is: 858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.65 : 512.26 = 512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.65/512.26 = 512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.65x = 512.26 × 512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.65x = 262,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,412.07/305.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.54

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