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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.78 and 630.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.78 and 630.70 is: 1,358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 630.70 = 630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/630.70 = 630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 630.70 × 630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 397,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,786.43/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.65

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