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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.88 and 621.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.88 and 621.94 is: 1,311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.88 : 621.94 = 621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.88/621.94 = 621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.88x = 621.94 × 621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.88x = 386,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,806.25/294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.76

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