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Finding the Third Proportional to 293.06 and 624.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 293.06 and 624.94 is: 1,332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.06 : 624.94 = 624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.06/624.94 = 624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.06x = 624.94 × 624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.06x = 390,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,546.88/293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.64

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