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Finding the Third Proportional to 296.75 and 604.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 296.75 and 604.75 is: 1,232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 604.75 = 604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/604.75 = 604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 604.75 × 604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 365,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,722.56/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.43

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