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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.84 and 415.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.84 and 415.55 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 415.55 = 415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/415.55 = 415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 415.55 × 415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 172,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,679.21/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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