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Finding the Third Proportional to 308.39 and 446.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 308.39 and 446.77 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 446.77 = 446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/446.77 = 446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 446.77 × 446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 199,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,599.52/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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