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Finding the Third Proportional to 289.75 and 466.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 289.75 and 466.38 is: 750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.75 : 466.38 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.75/466.38 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.75x = 466.38 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.75x = 217,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,505.64/289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.67

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