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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.59 and 639.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.59 and 639.28 is: 1,382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.59 : 639.28 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.59/639.28 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.59x = 639.28 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.59x = 408,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,680.52/295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.57

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