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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.44 and 656.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.44 and 656.44 is: 1,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 656.44 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/656.44 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 656.44 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 430,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,910.19/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.80

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