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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.94 and 634.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.94 and 634.22 is: 1,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 634.22 = 634.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/634.22 = 634.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 634.22 × 634.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 402,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,233.42/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.60

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