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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.13 and 690.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.13 and 690.63 is: 1,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.63 = 690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.63 = 690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.63 × 690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 476,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,962.89/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.59

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