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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.88 and 426.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.88 and 426.38 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 426.38 = 426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/426.38 = 426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 426.38 × 426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 181,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,795.64/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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