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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.84 and 659.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.84 and 659.13 is: 1,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 659.13 = 659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/659.13 = 659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 659.13 × 659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 434,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,456.06/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.13

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