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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.50 and 720.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.50 and 720.75 is: 1,150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 720.75 = 720.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/720.75 = 720.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 720.75 × 720.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 519,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,480.56/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.57

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