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Finding the Third Proportional to 452.63 and 575.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 452.63 and 575.25 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.63 : 575.25 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.63/575.25 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.63x = 575.25 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.63x = 330,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,912.56/452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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