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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.75 and 455.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.75 and 455.34 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 455.34 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/455.34 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 455.34 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 207,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,337.93/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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