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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.56 and 695.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.56 and 695.81 is: 1,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 695.81 = 695.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/695.81 = 695.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 695.81 × 695.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 484,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,155.04/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.56

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