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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.75 and 629.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.75 and 629.75 is: 1,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 629.75 = 629.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/629.75 = 629.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 629.75 × 629.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 396,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,585.06/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.05

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