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Finding the Third Proportional to 291 and 374.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291 and 374.25 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 374.25 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/374.25 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 374.25 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 140,063.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,063.06/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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