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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.88 and 625.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.88 and 625.75 is: 1,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 625.75 = 625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/625.75 = 625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 625.75 × 625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 391,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,563.06/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.54

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