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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.38 and 657.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.38 and 657.28 is: 1,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 657.28 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/657.28 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 657.28 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 432,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,018.64/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.26

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