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Finding the Third Proportional to 288.69 and 625.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 288.69 and 625.94 is: 1,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 625.94 = 625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/625.94 = 625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 625.94 × 625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 391,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,797.75/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.17

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