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Finding the Third Proportional to 296.16 and 635.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 296.16 and 635.03 is: 1,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 635.03 = 635.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/635.03 = 635.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 635.03 × 635.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 403,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,259.73/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.65

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