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Finding the Third Proportional to 452 and 1,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 452 and 1,046 is: 2,420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 1,046 = 1,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/1,046 = 1,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 1,046 × 1,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 1,094,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,116/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.61

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