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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.88 and 551.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.88 and 551.63 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 551.63 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/551.63 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 551.63 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 304,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,290.14/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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