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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.25 and 445.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.25 and 445.25 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.25 : 445.25 = 445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.25/445.25 = 445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.25x = 445.25 × 445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.25x = 198,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,247.56/294.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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