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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.36 and 439.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.36 and 439.73 is: 661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 439.73 = 439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/439.73 = 439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 439.73 × 439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 193,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,366.32/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.40

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