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Finding the Third Proportional to 451 and 906.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 451 and 906.50 is: 1,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 906.50 = 906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/906.50 = 906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 906.50 × 906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 821,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,742.25/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.04

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