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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.33 and 642.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.33 and 642.52 is: 1,360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 642.52 = 642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/642.52 = 642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 642.52 × 642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 412,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,826.33/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.99

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