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Finding the Third Proportional to 456 and 688.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 456 and 688.88 is: 1,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 688.88 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/688.88 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 688.88 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 474,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,548.77/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.68

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