Finding the Third Proportional to 291.94 and 624.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 291.94 and 624.38 is: 1,335.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291.94 : 624.38 = 624.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291.94/624.38 = 624.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291.94x = 624.38 × 624.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291.94x = 389,844.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 389,844.14/291.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335.37
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