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Finding the Third Proportional to 291 and 463.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 291 and 463.25 is: 737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 463.25 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/463.25 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 463.25 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 214,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,600.56/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.46

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