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Finding the Third Proportional to 308.81 and 663.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 308.81 and 663.19 is: 1,424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 663.19 = 663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/663.19 = 663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 663.19 × 663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 439,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,817.66/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.22

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