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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.50 and 450.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.50 and 450.06 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 450.06 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/450.06 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 450.06 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 202,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,556.25/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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