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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.88 and 656.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.88 and 656.44 is: 934.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 656.44 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/656.44 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 656.44 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 430,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,910.19/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.98

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