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Finding the Third Proportional to 345.99 and 454.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 345.99 and 454.11 is: 596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.99 : 454.11 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.99/454.11 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.99x = 454.11 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.99x = 206,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,217.87/345.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.02

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