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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.75 and 678.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.75 and 678.75 is: 1,531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 678.75 = 678.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/678.75 = 678.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 678.75 × 678.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 460,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,701.56/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.84

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