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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.25 and 625.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.25 and 625.25 is: 1,337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 625.25 = 625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/625.25 = 625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 625.25 × 625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 390,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,937.56/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.68

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