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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.94 and 688.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.94 and 688.88 is: 1,045.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 688.88 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/688.88 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 688.88 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 474,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,548.77/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.41

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