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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.05 and 646.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.05 and 646.59 is: 908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 646.59 = 646.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/646.59 = 646.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 646.59 × 646.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 418,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,083.48/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.77

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