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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.75 and 946.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.75 and 946.88 is: 1,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 946.88 = 946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/946.88 = 946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 946.88 × 946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 896,572.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,572.27/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.92

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