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Finding the Third Proportional to 295 and 445

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Solution

The third proportional to 295 and 445 is: 671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295 : 445 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295/445 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295x = 445 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295x = 198,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,025/295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.27

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