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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.28 and 977.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.28 and 977.91 is: 2,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.28 : 977.91 = 977.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.28/977.91 = 977.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.28x = 977.91 × 977.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.28x = 956,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,300.63/450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.79

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