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Finding the Third Proportional to 458.63 and 783.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 458.63 and 783.94 is: 1,340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.63 : 783.94 = 783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.63/783.94 = 783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.63x = 783.94 × 783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.63x = 614,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,558.00/458.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.00

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