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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.38 and 660.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.38 and 660.94 is: 1,499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.38 : 660.94 = 660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.38/660.94 = 660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.38x = 660.94 × 660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.38x = 436,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,838.38/291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.23

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