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Finding the Third Proportional to 453 and 832.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 453 and 832.50 is: 1,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 832.50 = 832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/832.50 = 832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 832.50 × 832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 693,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,056.25/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.93

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