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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.06 and 660.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.06 and 660.66 is: 1,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 660.66 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/660.66 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 660.66 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 436,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,466.68/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.95

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