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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.56 and 653.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.56 and 653.06 is: 1,433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 653.06 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/653.06 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 653.06 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 426,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,490.63/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.28

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