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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.13 and 635.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.13 and 635.25 is: 1,367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 635.25 = 635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/635.25 = 635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 635.25 × 635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 403,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,542.56/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.36

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