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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.88 and 690.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.88 and 690.94 is: 1,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.88 : 690.94 = 690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.88/690.94 = 690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.88x = 690.94 × 690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.88x = 477,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,394.63/295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.50

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