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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.08 and 455.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.08 and 455.41 is: 615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 455.41 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/455.41 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 455.41 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 207,401.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,401.97/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.29

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