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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.61 and 613.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.61 and 613.67 is: 1,278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.61 : 613.67 = 613.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.61/613.67 = 613.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.61x = 613.67 × 613.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.61x = 376,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,590.77/294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.25

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