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Finding the Third Proportional to 301.19 and 449.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 301.19 and 449.25 is: 670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 449.25 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/449.25 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 449.25 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 201,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,825.56/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.10

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