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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.75 and 672.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.75 and 672.88 is: 1,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 672.88 = 672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/672.88 = 672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 672.88 × 672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 452,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,760.77/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.46

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