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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.75 and 670.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.75 and 670.13 is: 989.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 670.13 = 670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/670.13 = 670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 670.13 × 670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 449,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,067.52/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.68

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