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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.13 and 987.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.13 and 987.13 is: 2,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 987.13 = 987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/987.13 = 987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 987.13 × 987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 974,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,415.77/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.43

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