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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.48 and 456.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.48 and 456.10 is: 694.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 456.10 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/456.10 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 456.10 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 208,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,026.85/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.63

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