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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.25 and 633.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.25 and 633.13 is: 1,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 633.13 = 633.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/633.13 = 633.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 633.13 × 633.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 400,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,847.27/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.30

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