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Finding the Third Proportional to 450.75 and 975.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 450.75 and 975.75 is: 2,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 975.75 = 975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/975.75 = 975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 975.75 × 975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 952,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,088.06/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.23

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