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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.11 and 457.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.11 and 457.05 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 457.05 = 457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/457.05 = 457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 457.05 × 457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 208,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,893.63/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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