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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.09 and 433.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.09 and 433.69 is: 646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 433.69 = 433.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/433.69 = 433.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 433.69 × 433.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 188,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,084.85/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.13

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