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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.56 and 661.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.56 and 661.13 is: 1,454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 661.13 = 661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/661.13 = 661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 661.13 × 661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 437,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,086.27/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.23

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