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Finding the Third Proportional to 302.91 and 453.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 302.91 and 453.94 is: 680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 453.94 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/453.94 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 453.94 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 206,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,059.25/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.27

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