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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.75 and 809.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.75 and 809.25 is: 1,443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 809.25 = 809.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/809.25 = 809.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 809.25 × 809.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 654,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,885.56/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.27

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