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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.63 and 725.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.63 and 725.06 is: 1,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 725.06 = 725.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/725.06 = 725.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 725.06 × 725.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 525,715.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,715.63/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.19

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