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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.56 and 645.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.56 and 645.19 is: 1,398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 645.19 = 645.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/645.19 = 645.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 645.19 × 645.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 416,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,266.91/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.92

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