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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.55 and 403.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.55 and 403.66 is: 529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 403.66 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/403.66 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 403.66 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 162,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,937.58/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.80

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