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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.75 and 954.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.75 and 954.75 is: 2,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 954.75 = 954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/954.75 = 954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 954.75 × 954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 911,547.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,547.56/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.92

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