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Finding the Third Proportional to 293.63 and 612.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 293.63 and 612.56 is: 1,277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 612.56 = 612.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/612.56 = 612.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 612.56 × 612.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 375,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,232.82/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.93

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