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Finding the Third Proportional to 293.63 and 451.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 293.63 and 451.13 is: 693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 451.13 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/451.13 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 451.13 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 203,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,513.77/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.11

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