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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.48 and 634.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.48 and 634.55 is: 1,344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 634.55 = 634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/634.55 = 634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 634.55 × 634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 402,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,657.17/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.53

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