Finding the Third Proportional to 306.25 and 668
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Solution
The third proportional to 306.25 and 668 is: 1,457.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306.25 : 668 = 668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306.25/668 = 668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306.25x = 668 × 668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306.25x = 446,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,224/306.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457.06
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