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Finding the Third Proportional to 318.94 and 480.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 318.94 and 480.09 is: 722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 480.09 = 480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/480.09 = 480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 480.09 × 480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 230,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,490.01/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.68

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