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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.63 and 970.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.63 and 970.56 is: 2,090.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 970.56 = 970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/970.56 = 970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 970.56 × 970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 941,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,991.57/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.41

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