Finding the Third Proportional to 336.18 and 453.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 336.18 and 453.88 is: 612.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336.18 : 453.88 = 453.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336.18/453.88 = 453.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336.18x = 453.88 × 453.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336.18x = 206,011.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,011.38/336.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612.80
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