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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.41 and 669.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.41 and 669.09 is: 991.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 669.09 = 669.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/669.09 = 669.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 669.09 × 669.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 447,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,686.45/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.76

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