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Finding the Third Proportional to 455.63 and 974.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 455.63 and 974.53 is: 2,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 974.53 = 974.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/974.53 = 974.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 974.53 × 974.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 949,711.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,711.16/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.41

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