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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.50 and 462.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.50 and 462.75 is: 698.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 462.75 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/462.75 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 462.75 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 214,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,137.56/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.65

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