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Finding the Third Proportional to 456.94 and 613.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 456.94 and 613.97 is: 824.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 613.97 = 613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/613.97 = 613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 613.97 × 613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 376,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,957.63/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.97

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