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Finding the Third Proportional to 455.63 and 659.23

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Solution

The third proportional to 455.63 and 659.23 is: 953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 659.23 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/659.23 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 659.23 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 434,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,587.39/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.83

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