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Finding the Third Proportional to 456 and 680.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 456 and 680.75 is: 1,016.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 680.75 = 680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/680.75 = 680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 680.75 × 680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 463,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,420.56/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.27

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