Finding the Third Proportional to 290.25 and 619.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 290.25 and 619.88 is: 1,323.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290.25 : 619.88 = 619.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290.25/619.88 = 619.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290.25x = 619.88 × 619.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290.25x = 384,245.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,245.02/290.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323.84
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