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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.06 and 703.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.06 and 703.27 is: 1,637.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 703.27 = 703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/703.27 = 703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 703.27 × 703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 494,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,582.54/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.35

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