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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.25 and 638.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.25 and 638.75 is: 1,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 638.75 = 638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/638.75 = 638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 638.75 × 638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 408,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,001.56/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.59

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