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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.50 and 623.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.50 and 623.25 is: 1,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.50 : 623.25 = 623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.50/623.25 = 623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.50x = 623.25 × 623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.50x = 388,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,440.56/290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.14

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