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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.13 and 633.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.13 and 633.75 is: 1,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 633.75 = 633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/633.75 = 633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 633.75 × 633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 401,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,639.06/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.89

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