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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.44 and 668.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.44 and 668.81 is: 1,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 668.81 = 668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/668.81 = 668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 668.81 × 668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 447,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,310.16/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.49

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