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Finding the Third Proportional to 341 and 455.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 341 and 455.75 is: 609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 455.75 = 455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/455.75 = 455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 455.75 × 455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 207,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,708.06/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.11

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