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Finding the Third Proportional to 308.81 and 449.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 308.81 and 449.91 is: 655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 449.91 = 449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/449.91 = 449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 449.91 × 449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 202,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,415.63/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.46

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