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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.75 and 528

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.75 and 528 is: 614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 528 = 528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/528 = 528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 528 × 528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 278,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,784/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.40

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