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Finding the Third Proportional to 306 and 462.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 306 and 462.75 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 462.75 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/462.75 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 462.75 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 214,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,137.56/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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