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Finding the Third Proportional to 457.50 and 915

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Solution

The third proportional to 457.50 and 915 is: 1,830

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.50 : 915 = 915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.50/915 = 915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.50x = 915 × 915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.50x = 837,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,225/457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830

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