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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.36 and 699.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.36 and 699.05 is: 1,621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 699.05 = 699.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/699.05 = 699.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 699.05 × 699.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 488,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,666.53/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.54

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