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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.31 and 631.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.31 and 631.13 is: 1,348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.31 : 631.13 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.31/631.13 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.31x = 631.13 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.31x = 398,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,318.77/295.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.80

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