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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.38 and 812.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.38 and 812.75 is: 1,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 812.75 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/812.75 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 812.75 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 660,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,562.56/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.84

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