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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.88 and 761.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.88 and 761.13 is: 1,363.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 761.13 = 761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/761.13 = 761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 761.13 × 761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 579,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,311.27/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.49

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