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Finding the Third Proportional to 290.81 and 436.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 290.81 and 436.22 is: 654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 436.22 = 436.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/436.22 = 436.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 436.22 × 436.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 190,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,286.80/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.33

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