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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.06 and 455.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.06 and 455.81 is: 667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 455.81 = 455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/455.81 = 455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 455.81 × 455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 207,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,765.04/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.92

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