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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.06 and 685.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.06 and 685.13 is: 1,024.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 685.13 = 685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/685.13 = 685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 685.13 × 685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 469,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,396.27/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.74

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