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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.94 and 656.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.94 and 656.94 is: 1,434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 656.94 = 656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/656.94 = 656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 656.94 × 656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 431,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,566.88/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.07

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