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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.25 and 692.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.25 and 692.25 is: 1,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 692.25 = 692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/692.25 = 692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 692.25 × 692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 479,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,210.06/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.74

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