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Finding the Third Proportional to 456.47 and 696.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 456.47 and 696.09 is: 1,061.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.47 : 696.09 = 696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.47/696.09 = 696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.47x = 696.09 × 696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.47x = 484,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,546.51/456.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.51

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