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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.94 and 625.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.94 and 625.57 is: 1,340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 625.57 = 625.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/625.57 = 625.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 625.57 × 625.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 391,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,338.22/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.49

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