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Finding the Third Proportional to 464 and 662.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 464 and 662.75 is: 946.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 662.75 = 662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/662.75 = 662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 662.75 × 662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 439,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,237.56/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.63

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