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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.75 and 661.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.75 and 661.19 is: 1,443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.75 : 661.19 = 661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.75/661.19 = 661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.75x = 661.19 × 661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.75x = 437,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,168.91/302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.99

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