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Finding the Third Proportional to 310.25 and 453.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 310.25 and 453.25 is: 662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 453.25 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/453.25 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 453.25 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 205,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,435.56/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.16

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