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Finding the Third Proportional to 298.63 and 651.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 298.63 and 651.13 is: 1,419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 651.13 = 651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/651.13 = 651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 651.13 × 651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 423,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,963.77/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.72

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