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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.66 and 815.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.66 and 815.20 is: 2,210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 815.20 = 815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/815.20 = 815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 815.20 × 815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 664,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,556.14/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.35

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