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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.75 and 664.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.75 and 664.50 is: 1,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 664.50 = 664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/664.50 = 664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 664.50 × 664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 441,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,560.25/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.99

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