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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.75 and 979.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.75 and 979.50 is: 2,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 979.50 = 979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/979.50 = 979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 979.50 × 979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 959,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,420.25/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.42

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