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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.94 and 604.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.94 and 604.97 is: 806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 604.97 = 604.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/604.97 = 604.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 604.97 × 604.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 365,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,987.19/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.25

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