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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.50 and 476.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.50 and 476.13 is: 737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 476.13 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/476.13 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 476.13 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 226,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,695.02/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.22

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