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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.50 and 639.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.50 and 639.50 is: 1,388.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.50 : 639.50 = 639.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.50/639.50 = 639.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.50x = 639.50 × 639.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.50x = 408,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,960.25/294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.66

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