Finding the Third Proportional to 301.50 and 603
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Solution
The third proportional to 301.50 and 603 is: 1,206
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301.50 : 603 = 603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301.50/603 = 603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301.50x = 603 × 603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301.50x = 363,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,609/301.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206
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