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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.56 and 481.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.56 and 481.78 is: 796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 481.78 = 481.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/481.78 = 481.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 481.78 × 481.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 232,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,113.17/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.10

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