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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.06 and 644.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.06 and 644.63 is: 1,375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 644.63 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/644.63 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 644.63 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 415,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,541.39/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.68

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