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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.42 and 629.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.42 and 629.65 is: 1,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.42 : 629.65 = 629.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.42/629.65 = 629.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.42x = 629.65 × 629.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.42x = 396,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,457.15/295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.02

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