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Finding the Third Proportional to 288.94 and 623.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 288.94 and 623.44 is: 1,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 623.44 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/623.44 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 623.44 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 388,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,674.32/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.18

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