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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.25 and 634.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.25 and 634.75 is: 1,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 634.75 = 634.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/634.75 = 634.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 634.75 × 634.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 402,907.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,907.56/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.26

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