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Finding the Third Proportional to 314.44 and 453.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 314.44 and 453.94 is: 655.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.44 : 453.94 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.44/453.94 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.44x = 453.94 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.44x = 206,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,059.25/314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.33

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