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Finding the Third Proportional to 306 and 462.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 306 and 462.25 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 462.25 = 462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/462.25 = 462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 462.25 × 462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 213,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,675.06/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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