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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.26 and 647.37

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.26 and 647.37 is: 1,424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.26 : 647.37 = 647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.26/647.37 = 647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.26x = 647.37 × 647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.26x = 419,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,084.28/294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.21

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