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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.19 and 454.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.19 and 454.50 is: 747.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.19 : 454.50 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.19/454.50 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.19x = 454.50 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.19x = 206,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,570.25/276.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.93

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