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Finding the Third Proportional to 332 and 454

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Solution

The third proportional to 332 and 454 is: 620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 454 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/454 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 454 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 206,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,116/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.83

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