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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.09 and 566.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.09 and 566.44 is: 708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 566.44 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/566.44 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 566.44 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 320,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,851.44/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.13

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