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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.88 and 658.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.88 and 658.69 is: 1,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 658.69 = 658.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/658.69 = 658.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 658.69 × 658.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 433,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,869.22/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.25

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