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Finding the Third Proportional to 464.63 and 694.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 464.63 and 694.48 is: 1,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 694.48 = 694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/694.48 = 694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 694.48 × 694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 482,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,297.70/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.04

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