Finding the Third Proportional to 303 and 639
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Solution
The third proportional to 303 and 639 is: 1,347.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303 : 639 = 639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303/639 = 639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303x = 639 × 639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303x = 408,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,321/303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,347.59
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