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Finding the Third Proportional to 294.94 and 611.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 294.94 and 611.38 is: 1,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.94 : 611.38 = 611.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.94/611.38 = 611.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.94x = 611.38 × 611.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.94x = 373,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,779.39/294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.32

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