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Finding the Third Proportional to 308.50 and 665

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Solution

The third proportional to 308.50 and 665 is: 1,433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 665 = 665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/665 = 665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 665 × 665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 442,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,225/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.47

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