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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.25 and 831

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.25 and 831 is: 1,537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 831 = 831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/831 = 831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 831 × 831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 690,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,561/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.14

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