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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.94 and 654.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.94 and 654.19 is: 1,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 654.19 = 654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/654.19 = 654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 654.19 × 654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 427,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,961.29/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.09

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