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Finding the Third Proportional to 455.13 and 975.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 455.13 and 975.06 is: 2,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 975.06 = 975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/975.06 = 975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 975.06 × 975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 950,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,746.88/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.98

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