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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.50 and 892

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.50 and 892 is: 1,754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 892 = 892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/892 = 892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 892 × 892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 795,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,664/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.50

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