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Finding the Third Proportional to 300 and 800

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Solution

The third proportional to 300 and 800 is: 2,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 800 = 800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/800 = 800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 800 × 800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,000/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.33

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