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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.13 and 475.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.13 and 475.56 is: 736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 475.56 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/475.56 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 475.56 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 226,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,159.69/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.38

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