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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.75 and 637.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.75 and 637.13 is: 1,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 637.13 = 637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/637.13 = 637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 637.13 × 637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 405,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,928.27/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.72

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