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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.25 and 675.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.25 and 675.25 is: 1,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.25 : 675.25 = 675.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.25/675.25 = 675.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.25x = 675.25 × 675.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.25x = 455,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,962.56/307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.01

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