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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.44 and 454.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.44 and 454.78 is: 664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.44 : 454.78 = 454.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.44/454.78 = 454.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.44x = 454.78 × 454.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.44x = 206,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,825.99/311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.10

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