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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.13 and 438.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.13 and 438.50 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 438.50 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/438.50 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 438.50 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 192,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,282.25/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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