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Finding the Third Proportional to 308 and 650.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 308 and 650.75 is: 1,374.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308 : 650.75 = 650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308/650.75 = 650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308x = 650.75 × 650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308x = 423,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,475.56/308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.92

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