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Finding the Third Proportional to 291.94 and 465.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 291.94 and 465.33 is: 741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.94 : 465.33 = 465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.94/465.33 = 465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.94x = 465.33 × 465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.94x = 216,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,530.26/291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.70

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