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Finding the Third Proportional to 672.53 and 1,451.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 672.53 and 1,451.25 is: 3,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.53 : 1,451.25 = 1,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.53/1,451.25 = 1,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.53x = 1,451.25 × 1,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.53x = 2,106,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,126.56/672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.64

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