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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.13 and 438.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.13 and 438.94 is: 659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 438.94 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/438.94 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 438.94 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 192,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,666.13/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.53

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