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Finding the Third Proportional to 336.88 and 455.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 336.88 and 455.13 is: 614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.88 : 455.13 = 455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.88/455.13 = 455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.88x = 455.13 × 455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.88x = 207,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,138.77/336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.88

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