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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.13 and 444.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.13 and 444.23 is: 642.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 444.23 = 444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/444.23 = 444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 444.23 × 444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 197,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,344.18/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.55

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