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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.50 and 642.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.50 and 642.38 is: 1,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 642.38 = 642.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/642.38 = 642.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 642.38 × 642.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 412,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,645.64/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.75

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