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Finding the Third Proportional to 303.38 and 453

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Solution

The third proportional to 303.38 and 453 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 453 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/453 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 453 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 205,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,209/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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