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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.09 and 811.90

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.09 and 811.90 is: 1,454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 811.90 = 811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/811.90 = 811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 811.90 × 811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 659,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,179.07/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.84

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