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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.66 and 619.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.66 and 619.31 is: 1,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 619.31 = 619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/619.31 = 619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 619.31 × 619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 383,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,547.97/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.70

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