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Finding the Third Proportional to 301 and 695.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301 and 695.75 is: 1,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 695.75 = 695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/695.75 = 695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 695.75 × 695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 484,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,068.06/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.20

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