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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.75 and 641.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.75 and 641.75 is: 1,346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 641.75 = 641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/641.75 = 641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 641.75 × 641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 411,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,843.06/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.99

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