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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.06 and 456.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.06 and 456.94 is: 671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.06 : 456.94 = 456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.06/456.94 = 456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.06x = 456.94 × 456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.06x = 208,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,791.88/311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.22

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