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Finding the Third Proportional to 451.97 and 606.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 451.97 and 606.23 is: 813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 606.23 = 606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/606.23 = 606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 606.23 × 606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 367,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,520.12/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.15

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