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Finding the Third Proportional to 305.86 and 660.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 305.86 and 660.87 is: 1,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.86 : 660.87 = 660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.86/660.87 = 660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.86x = 660.87 × 660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.86x = 436,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,745.44/305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.93

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