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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.13 and 646.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.13 and 646.25 is: 1,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 646.25 = 646.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/646.25 = 646.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 646.25 × 646.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 417,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,639.06/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.25

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