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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.97 and 664.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.97 and 664.03 is: 1,431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.97 : 664.03 = 664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.97/664.03 = 664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.97x = 664.03 × 664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.97x = 440,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,937.50/307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.76

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