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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.88 and 656.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.88 and 656.63 is: 1,487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 656.63 = 656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/656.63 = 656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 656.63 × 656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 431,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,156.39/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.39

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