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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.75 and 633.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.75 and 633.25 is: 1,383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.75 : 633.25 = 633.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.75/633.25 = 633.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.75x = 633.25 × 633.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.75x = 401,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,005.56/289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.97

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