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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.88 and 660.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.88 and 660.69 is: 1,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 660.69 = 660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/660.69 = 660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 660.69 × 660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 436,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,507.97/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.99

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