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Finding the Third Proportional to 459.75 and 680.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 459.75 and 680.81 is: 1,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.75 : 680.81 = 680.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.75/680.81 = 680.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.75x = 680.81 × 680.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.75x = 463,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,505.66/459.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.17

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