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Finding the Third Proportional to 301 and 501

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Solution

The third proportional to 301 and 501 is: 833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 501 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/501 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 501 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 251,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,001/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.89

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