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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.75 and 651.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.75 and 651.50 is: 1,435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.75 : 651.50 = 651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.75/651.50 = 651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.75x = 651.50 × 651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.75x = 424,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,452.25/295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.17

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