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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.46 and 428.57

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.46 and 428.57 is: 632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 428.57 = 428.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/428.57 = 428.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 428.57 × 428.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 183,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,674.19/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.35

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