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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.04 and 628.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.04 and 628.38 is: 1,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 628.38 = 628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/628.38 = 628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 628.38 × 628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 394,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,864.96/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.22

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