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Finding the Third Proportional to 301 and 801

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Solution

The third proportional to 301 and 801 is: 2,131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 801 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/801 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 801 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 641,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,601/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.56

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