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Finding the Third Proportional to 293.13 and 634.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 293.13 and 634.94 is: 1,375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 634.94 = 634.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/634.94 = 634.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 634.94 × 634.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 403,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,145.63/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.34

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