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Finding the Third Proportional to 283.08 and 450.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 283.08 and 450.38 is: 716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 450.38 = 450.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/450.38 = 450.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 450.38 × 450.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 202,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,837.64/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.54

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