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Finding the Third Proportional to 451 and 1,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 451 and 1,156 is: 2,963.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 1,156 = 1,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/1,156 = 1,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 1,156 × 1,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 1,336,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,336/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.05

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