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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.13 and 504.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.13 and 504.56 is: 564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 504.56 = 504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/504.56 = 504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 504.56 × 504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 254,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,583.32/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.33

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