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Finding the Third Proportional to 339.75 and 450.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 339.75 and 450.28 is: 596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 450.28 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/450.28 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 450.28 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 202,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,753.20/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.77

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