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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.42 and 629.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.42 and 629.02 is: 1,330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 629.02 = 629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/629.02 = 629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 629.02 × 629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 395,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,660.66/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.30

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