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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.13 and 458.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.13 and 458.06 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.13 : 458.06 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.13/458.06 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.13x = 458.06 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.13x = 209,821.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,821.25/322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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