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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.09 and 689.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.09 and 689.13 is: 1,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 689.13 = 689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/689.13 = 689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 689.13 × 689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 474,904.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,904.03/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.14

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