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Finding the Third Proportional to 456 and 1,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 456 and 1,008 is: 2,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 1,008 = 1,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/1,008 = 1,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 1,008 × 1,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 1,016,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,064/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.21

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