Finding the Third Proportional to 301.14 and 451.71
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Solution
The third proportional to 301.14 and 451.71 is: 677.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301.14 : 451.71 = 451.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301.14/451.71 = 451.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301.14x = 451.71 × 451.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301.14x = 204,041.45 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,041.45/301.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677.56
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