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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.75 and 802.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.75 and 802.88 is: 1,420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 802.88 = 802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/802.88 = 802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 802.88 × 802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 644,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,608.27/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.62

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