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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.03 and 622.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.03 and 622.27 is: 1,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.03 : 622.27 = 622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.03/622.27 = 622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.03x = 622.27 × 622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.03x = 387,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,214.51/295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.45

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