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Finding the Third Proportional to 452.44 and 706.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 452.44 and 706.78 is: 1,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 706.78 = 706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/706.78 = 706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 706.78 × 706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 499,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,539.74/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.11

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