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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.94 and 527.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.94 and 527.95 is: 614.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 527.95 = 527.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/527.95 = 527.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 527.95 × 527.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 278,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,734.50/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.04

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