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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.50 and 672

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.50 and 672 is: 984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 672 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/672 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 672 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 451,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,584/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.92

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