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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.56 and 987.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.56 and 987.19 is: 2,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 987.19 = 987.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/987.19 = 987.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 987.19 × 987.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 974,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,539.16/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.94

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