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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.69 and 605.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.69 and 605.81 is: 1,266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 605.81 = 605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/605.81 = 605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 605.81 × 605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 367,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,008.79/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.91

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