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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.75 and 622.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.75 and 622.75 is: 1,289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 622.75 = 622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/622.75 = 622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 622.75 × 622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 387,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,817.56/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.50

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