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Finding the Third Proportional to 460.88 and 693.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 460.88 and 693.94 is: 1,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.88 : 693.94 = 693.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.88/693.94 = 693.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.88x = 693.94 × 693.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.88x = 481,549.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,549.25/460.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.86

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