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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.94 and 448.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.94 and 448.03 is: 687.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 448.03 = 448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/448.03 = 448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 448.03 × 448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 200,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,732.00/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.59

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