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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.28 and 655.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.28 and 655.59 is: 1,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 655.59 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/655.59 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 655.59 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 429,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,803.17/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.30

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