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Finding the Third Proportional to 448.83 and 673.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 448.83 and 673.69 is: 1,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 673.69 = 673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/673.69 = 673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 673.69 × 673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 453,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,854.85/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.20

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