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Finding the Third Proportional to 295.13 and 461.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 295.13 and 461.63 is: 722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.13 : 461.63 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.13/461.63 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.13x = 461.63 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.13x = 213,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,097.64/295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.06

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