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Finding the Third Proportional to 456.75 and 979.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 456.75 and 979.03 is: 2,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.75 : 979.03 = 979.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.75/979.03 = 979.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.75x = 979.03 × 979.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.75x = 958,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,502.19/456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.53

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