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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.46 and 617.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.46 and 617.94 is: 1,314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 617.94 = 617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/617.94 = 617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 617.94 × 617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 381,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,851.58/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.64

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