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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.25 and 987.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.25 and 987.25 is: 2,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.25 : 987.25 = 987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.25/987.25 = 987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.25x = 987.25 × 987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.25x = 974,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,662.56/453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.39

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