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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.25 and 640.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.25 and 640.88 is: 1,415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 640.88 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/640.88 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 640.88 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 410,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,720.77/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.06

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