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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.56 and 657.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.56 and 657.69 is: 1,434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 657.69 = 657.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/657.69 = 657.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 657.69 × 657.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 432,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,552.85/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.37

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