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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.75 and 825.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.75 and 825.19 is: 2,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 825.19 = 825.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/825.19 = 825.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 825.19 × 825.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 680,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,934.41/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.76

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