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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.97 and 644.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.97 and 644.06 is: 1,415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.97 : 644.06 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.97/644.06 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.97x = 644.06 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.97x = 414,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,816.50/292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.91

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