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Finding the Third Proportional to 308.63 and 650.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 308.63 and 650.25 is: 1,370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 650.25 = 650.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/650.25 = 650.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 650.25 × 650.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 422,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,825.06/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.03

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