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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.75 and 653.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.75 and 653.50 is: 1,410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.75 : 653.50 = 653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.75/653.50 = 653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.75x = 653.50 × 653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.75x = 427,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,062.25/302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.61

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