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Finding the Third Proportional to 312.75 and 450.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 312.75 and 450.49 is: 648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 450.49 = 450.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/450.49 = 450.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 450.49 × 450.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 202,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,943.21/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.90

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