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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.63 and 645.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.63 and 645.56 is: 1,377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 645.56 = 645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/645.56 = 645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 645.56 × 645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 416,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,750.94/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.12

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