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Finding the Third Proportional to 449 and 461

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Solution

The third proportional to 449 and 461 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 461 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/461 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 461 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 212,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,521/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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