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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.13 and 544.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.13 and 544.50 is: 1,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 544.50 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/544.50 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 544.50 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 296,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,480.25/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.44

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