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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.56 and 963.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.56 and 963.94 is: 2,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 963.94 = 963.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/963.94 = 963.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 963.94 × 963.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 929,175.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,175.50/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.26

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