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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.53 and 648.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.53 and 648.28 is: 1,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 648.28 = 648.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/648.28 = 648.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 648.28 × 648.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 420,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,268.58/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.09

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