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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.55 and 431.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.55 and 431.42 is: 605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 431.42 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/431.42 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 431.42 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 186,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,123.15/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.19

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