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Finding the Third Proportional to 290 and 625.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 290 and 625.63 is: 1,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 625.63 = 625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/625.63 = 625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 625.63 × 625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 391,406.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,406.64/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.68

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