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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.94 and 539.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.94 and 539.38 is: 1,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 539.38 = 539.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/539.38 = 539.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 539.38 × 539.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 290,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,925.39/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.41

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