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Finding the Third Proportional to 304.13 and 454.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 304.13 and 454.50 is: 679.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 454.50 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/454.50 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 454.50 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 206,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,570.25/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.23

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