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Finding the Third Proportional to 310.88 and 453.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 310.88 and 453.38 is: 661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 453.38 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/453.38 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 453.38 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 205,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,548.89/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.19

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