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Finding the Third Proportional to 298.13 and 467.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 298.13 and 467.44 is: 732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 467.44 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/467.44 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 467.44 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 218,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,497.82/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.91

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