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Finding the Third Proportional to 455.50 and 687.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 455.50 and 687.13 is: 1,036.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.50 : 687.13 = 687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.50/687.13 = 687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.50x = 687.13 × 687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.50x = 472,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,140.77/455.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.53

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