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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.94 and 752.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.94 and 752.91 is: 1,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 752.91 = 752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/752.91 = 752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 752.91 × 752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 566,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,867.82/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.78

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