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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.13 and 652.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.13 and 652.22 is: 942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 652.22 = 652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/652.22 = 652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 652.22 × 652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 425,389.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,389.30/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.95

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