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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.13 and 897.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.13 and 897.19 is: 1,749.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 897.19 = 897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/897.19 = 897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 897.19 × 897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 804,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,945.41/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.41

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