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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.25 and 631.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.25 and 631.13 is: 1,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 631.13 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/631.13 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 631.13 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 398,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,318.77/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.33

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