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Finding the Third Proportional to 312 and 480.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 312 and 480.28 is: 739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 480.28 = 480.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/480.28 = 480.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 480.28 × 480.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 230,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,670.08/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.33

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