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Finding the Third Proportional to 461.25 and 691.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 461.25 and 691.88 is: 1,037.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 691.88 = 691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/691.88 = 691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 691.88 × 691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 478,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,691.02/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.81

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