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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.09 and 646.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.09 and 646.16 is: 1,414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.09 : 646.16 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.09/646.16 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.09x = 646.16 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.09x = 417,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,517.90/295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.87

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