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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.50 and 466.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.50 and 466.50 is: 746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 466.50 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/466.50 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 466.50 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 217,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,622.25/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.56

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