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Finding the Third Proportional to 446.13 and 819.65

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Solution

The third proportional to 446.13 and 819.65 is: 1,505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.13 : 819.65 = 819.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.13/819.65 = 819.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.13x = 819.65 × 819.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.13x = 671,826.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,826.76/446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.89

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