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Finding the Third Proportional to 450 and 1,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 450 and 1,152 is: 2,949.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 1,152 = 1,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/1,152 = 1,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 1,152 × 1,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 1,327,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,104/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.12

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