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Finding the Third Proportional to 454 and 535

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Solution

The third proportional to 454 and 535 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 535 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/535 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 535 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 286,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,225/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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