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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.50 and 454

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.50 and 454 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 454 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/454 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 454 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 206,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,116/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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