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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.66 and 621.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.66 and 621.14 is: 1,283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 621.14 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/621.14 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 621.14 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 385,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,815.68/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.25

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