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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.25 and 658.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.25 and 658.25 is: 1,414.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.25 : 658.25 = 658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.25/658.25 = 658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.25x = 658.25 × 658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.25x = 433,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,293.06/306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.83

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