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Finding the Third Proportional to 452 and 810

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Solution

The third proportional to 452 and 810 is: 1,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 810 = 810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/810 = 810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 810 × 810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 656,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,100/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.55

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