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Finding the Third Proportional to 455.75 and 855.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 455.75 and 855.25 is: 1,604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 855.25 = 855.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/855.25 = 855.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 855.25 × 855.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 731,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,452.56/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.94

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