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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.50 and 667

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.50 and 667 is: 981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 667 = 667 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/667 = 667/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 667 × 667
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 444,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,889/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.01

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