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Finding the Third Proportional to 452.50 and 676.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 452.50 and 676.75 is: 1,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 676.75 = 676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/676.75 = 676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 676.75 × 676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 457,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,990.56/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.13

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