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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.22 and 663.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.22 and 663.19 is: 1,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 663.19 = 663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/663.19 = 663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 663.19 × 663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 439,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,817.66/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.13

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