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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.50 and 660.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.50 and 660.50 is: 1,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 660.50 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/660.50 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 660.50 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 436,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,260.25/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.36

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