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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.38 and 687.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.38 and 687.56 is: 1,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.38 : 687.56 = 687.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.38/687.56 = 687.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.38x = 687.56 × 687.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.38x = 472,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,742.19/453.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.72

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