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Finding the Third Proportional to 311.63 and 456.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 311.63 and 456.75 is: 669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 456.75 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/456.75 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 456.75 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 208,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,620.56/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.46

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