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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.75 and 644.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.75 and 644.25 is: 1,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 644.25 = 644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/644.25 = 644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 644.25 × 644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 415,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,058.06/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.98

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