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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.25 and 705

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.25 and 705 is: 1,628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 705 = 705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/705 = 705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 705 × 705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 497,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,025/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.26

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