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Finding the Third Proportional to 457.13 and 693.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 457.13 and 693.75 is: 1,052.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 693.75 = 693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/693.75 = 693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 693.75 × 693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 481,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,289.06/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.86

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