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Finding the Third Proportional to 299.53 and 458.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 299.53 and 458.30 is: 701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.53 : 458.30 = 458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.53/458.30 = 458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.53x = 458.30 × 458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.53x = 210,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,036.03/299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.22

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