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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.94 and 657.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.94 and 657.28 is: 951.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 657.28 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/657.28 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 657.28 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 432,018.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,018.64/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.71

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