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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.13 and 456

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.13 and 456 is: 690.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 456 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/456 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 456 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 207,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,936/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.53

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