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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.38 and 634.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.38 and 634.13 is: 1,380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 634.13 = 634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/634.13 = 634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 634.13 × 634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 402,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,114.52/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.06

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