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Finding the Third Proportional to 307.97 and 672.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 307.97 and 672.84 is: 1,470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.97 : 672.84 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.97/672.84 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.97x = 672.84 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.97x = 452,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,718.71/307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.02

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