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Finding the Third Proportional to 308.81 and 601.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 308.81 and 601.17 is: 1,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 601.17 = 601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/601.17 = 601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 601.17 × 601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 361,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,407.62/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.31

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