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Finding the Third Proportional to 292.78 and 456.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 292.78 and 456.47 is: 711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 456.47 = 456.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/456.47 = 456.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 456.47 × 456.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 208,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,363.72/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.67

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