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Finding the Third Proportional to 296.16 and 643.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 296.16 and 643.57 is: 1,398.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 643.57 = 643.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/643.57 = 643.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 643.57 × 643.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 414,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,182.75/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.53

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