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Finding the Third Proportional to 455 and 849

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Solution

The third proportional to 455 and 849 is: 1,584.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455 : 849 = 849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455/849 = 849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455x = 849 × 849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455x = 720,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,801/455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.18

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