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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.25 and 436.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.25 and 436.75 is: 654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.25 : 436.75 = 436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.25/436.75 = 436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.25x = 436.75 × 436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.25x = 190,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,750.56/291.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.94

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