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Finding the Third Proportional to 169 and 291

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Solution

The third proportional to 169 and 291 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 291 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/291 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 291 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 84,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,681/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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