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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.80 and 639.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.80 and 639.98 is: 1,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 639.98 = 639.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/639.98 = 639.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 639.98 × 639.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 409,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,580.00/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.65

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