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Finding the Third Proportional to 293.63 and 632.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 293.63 and 632.63 is: 1,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 632.63 = 632.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/632.63 = 632.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 632.63 × 632.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 400,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,214.39/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.01

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