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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.75 and 444.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.75 and 444.19 is: 630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 444.19 = 444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/444.19 = 444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 444.19 × 444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 197,302.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,302.54/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.86

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