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Finding the Third Proportional to 461.25 and 701.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 461.25 and 701.44 is: 1,066.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.25 : 701.44 = 701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.25/701.44 = 701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.25x = 701.44 × 701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.25x = 492,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,014.57/461.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.70

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