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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.38 and 667.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.38 and 667.13 is: 1,438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 667.13 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/667.13 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 667.13 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 445,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,055.77/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.56

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