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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.94 and 425.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.94 and 425.53 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 425.53 = 425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/425.53 = 425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 425.53 × 425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 181,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,076.84/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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