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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.63 and 647.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.63 and 647.63 is: 932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 647.63 = 647.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/647.63 = 647.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 647.63 × 647.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 419,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,418.14/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.82

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