Finding the Third Proportional to 308.25 and 454.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 308.25 and 454.88 is: 671.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308.25 : 454.88 = 454.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308.25/454.88 = 454.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308.25x = 454.88 × 454.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308.25x = 206,911.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,911.27/308.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671.24
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