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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.75 and 618.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.75 and 618.89 is: 1,260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 618.89 = 618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/618.89 = 618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 618.89 × 618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 383,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,025.61/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.99

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