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Finding the Third Proportional to 300.94 and 677.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 300.94 and 677.81 is: 1,526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 677.81 = 677.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/677.81 = 677.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 677.81 × 677.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 459,429.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,429.79/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.66

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