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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.75 and 438.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.75 and 438.56 is: 659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 438.56 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/438.56 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 438.56 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 192,337.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,337.07/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.25

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