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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.13 and 451.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.13 and 451.88 is: 600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 451.88 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/451.88 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 451.88 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 204,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,191.02/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.34

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