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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.66 and 464.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.66 and 464.48 is: 696.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 464.48 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/464.48 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 464.48 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 215,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,745.73/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.73

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