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Finding the Third Proportional to 339.38 and 457.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 339.38 and 457.88 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.38 : 457.88 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.38/457.88 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.38x = 457.88 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.38x = 209,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,649.52/339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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