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Finding the Third Proportional to 302 and 625

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Solution

The third proportional to 302 and 625 is: 1,293.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 625 = 625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/625 = 625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 625 × 625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,625/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.46

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