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Finding the Third Proportional to 455.81 and 971.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 455.81 and 971.25 is: 2,069.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 971.25 = 971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/971.25 = 971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 971.25 × 971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 943,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,326.56/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.55

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