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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.25 and 635.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.25 and 635.44 is: 1,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 635.44 = 635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/635.44 = 635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 635.44 × 635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 403,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,780.82/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.15

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