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Finding the Third Proportional to 291 and 715

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Solution

The third proportional to 291 and 715 is: 1,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 715 = 715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/715 = 715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 715 × 715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 511,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,225/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.79

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