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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.25 and 643.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.25 and 643.88 is: 1,418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 643.88 = 643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/643.88 = 643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 643.88 × 643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 414,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,575.02/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.56

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