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Finding the Third Proportional to 456.94 and 647.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 456.94 and 647.06 is: 916.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 647.06 = 647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/647.06 = 647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 647.06 × 647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 418,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,689.88/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.30

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