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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.41 and 693.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.41 and 693.14 is: 1,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 693.14 = 693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/693.14 = 693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 693.14 × 693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 480,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,443.93/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.33

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