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Finding the Third Proportional to 457.10 and 707.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 457.10 and 707.13 is: 1,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.10 : 707.13 = 707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.10/707.13 = 707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.10x = 707.13 × 707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.10x = 500,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,036.81/457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.93

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