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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.09 and 446.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.09 and 446.13 is: 683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 446.13 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/446.13 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 446.13 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 199,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,034.49/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.75

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