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Finding the Third Proportional to 309.94 and 453.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 309.94 and 453.52 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 453.52 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/453.52 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 453.52 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 205,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,676.42/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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