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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.75 and 676.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.75 and 676.38 is: 1,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 676.38 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/676.38 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 676.38 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 457,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,483.14/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.94

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