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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.55 and 964.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.55 and 964.13 is: 2,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 964.13 = 964.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/964.13 = 964.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 964.13 × 964.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 929,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,537.02/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.56

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