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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.97 and 476.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.97 and 476.72 is: 737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.97 : 476.72 = 476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.97/476.72 = 476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.97x = 476.72 × 476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.97x = 227,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,260.77/307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.93

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