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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.38 and 658.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.38 and 658.13 is: 1,427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 658.13 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/658.13 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 658.13 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 433,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,128.52/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.70

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