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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.64 and 451.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.64 and 451.13 is: 695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 451.13 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/451.13 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 451.13 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 203,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,513.77/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.44

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