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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.50 and 672.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.50 and 672.13 is: 1,488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 672.13 = 672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/672.13 = 672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 672.13 × 672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 451,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,752.02/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.47

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