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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.75 and 658.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.75 and 658.75 is: 1,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 658.75 = 658.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/658.75 = 658.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 658.75 × 658.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 433,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,951.56/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.96

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