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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.63 and 453.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.63 and 453.38 is: 659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 453.38 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/453.38 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 453.38 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 205,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,548.89/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.60

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