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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.41 and 462.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.41 and 462.55 is: 691.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 462.55 = 462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/462.55 = 462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 462.55 × 462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 213,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,949.16/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.48

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