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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.22 and 546.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.22 and 546.75 is: 992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 546.75 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/546.75 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 546.75 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 298,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,935.56/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.42

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