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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.88 and 447.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.88 and 447.94 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 447.94 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/447.94 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 447.94 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 200,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,648.00/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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