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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.38 and 622.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.38 and 622.94 is: 1,287.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 622.94 = 622.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/622.94 = 622.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 622.94 × 622.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 388,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,051.13/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.60

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