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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.56 and 641.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.56 and 641.81 is: 1,384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 641.81 = 641.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/641.81 = 641.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 641.81 × 641.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 411,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,923.29/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.33

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