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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.75 and 606.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.75 and 606.88 is: 815.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 606.88 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/606.88 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 606.88 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 368,297.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,297.27/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.27

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