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Finding the Third Proportional to 308.63 and 549.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 308.63 and 549.75 is: 979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 549.75 = 549.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/549.75 = 549.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 549.75 × 549.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 302,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,225.06/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.26

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