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Finding the Third Proportional to 454.50 and 685.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 454.50 and 685.13 is: 1,032.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 685.13 = 685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/685.13 = 685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 685.13 × 685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 469,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,396.27/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.78

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