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Finding the Third Proportional to 402 and 488

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Solution

The third proportional to 402 and 488 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402 : 488 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402/488 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402x = 488 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402x = 238,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,144/402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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