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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.68 and 581.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.68 and 581.98 is: 1,149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.68 : 581.98 = 581.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.68/581.98 = 581.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.68x = 581.98 × 581.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.68x = 338,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,696.72/294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.37

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