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Finding the Third Proportional to 299 and 449

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Solution

The third proportional to 299 and 449 is: 674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299 : 449 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299/449 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299x = 449 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299x = 201,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,601/299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.25

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