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Finding the Third Proportional to 449.75 and 676.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 449.75 and 676.25 is: 1,016.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 676.25 = 676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/676.25 = 676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 676.25 × 676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 457,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,314.06/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.82

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