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Finding the Third Proportional to 452.25 and 660.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 452.25 and 660.38 is: 964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 660.38 = 660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/660.38 = 660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 660.38 × 660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 436,095.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,095.14/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.28

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