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Finding the Third Proportional to 296.16 and 461.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 296.16 and 461.32 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 461.32 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/461.32 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 461.32 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 212,816.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,816.43/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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