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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.28 and 615.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.28 and 615.28 is: 1,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 615.28 = 615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/615.28 = 615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 615.28 × 615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 378,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,571.02/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.44

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