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Finding the Third Proportional to 456 and 1,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 456 and 1,158 is: 2,940.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 1,158 = 1,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/1,158 = 1,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 1,158 × 1,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 1,340,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,964/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.71

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