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Finding the Third Proportional to 450 and 572.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 450 and 572.25 is: 727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 572.25 = 572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/572.25 = 572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 572.25 × 572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 327,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,470.06/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.71

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