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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.50 and 658.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.50 and 658.50 is: 1,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 658.50 = 658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/658.50 = 658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 658.50 × 658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 433,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,622.25/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.75

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