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Finding the Third Proportional to 382.13 and 481.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 382.13 and 481.88 is: 607.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.13 : 481.88 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.13/481.88 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.13x = 481.88 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.13x = 232,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,203.52/382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.66

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