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Finding the Third Proportional to 306.50 and 662.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 306.50 and 662.50 is: 1,431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 662.50 = 662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/662.50 = 662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 662.50 × 662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 438,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,906.25/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.99

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