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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.36 and 391.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.36 and 391.08 is: 523.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 391.08 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/391.08 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 391.08 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 152,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,942.10/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.13

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