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Finding the Third Proportional to 453.98 and 698.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 453.98 and 698.13 is: 1,073.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 698.13 = 698.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/698.13 = 698.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 698.13 × 698.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 487,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,389.42/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.58

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