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Finding the Third Proportional to 461 and 685.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 461 and 685.25 is: 1,018.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 685.25 = 685.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/685.25 = 685.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 685.25 × 685.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 469,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,567.56/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.58

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