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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.67 and 475.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.67 and 475.52 is: 737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 475.52 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/475.52 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 475.52 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 226,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,122.54/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.35

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