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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.13 and 607.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.13 and 607.31 is: 1,262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 607.31 = 607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/607.31 = 607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 607.31 × 607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 368,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,828.47/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.57

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