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Finding the Third Proportional to 466.13 and 702.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 466.13 and 702.94 is: 1,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.13 : 702.94 = 702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.13/702.94 = 702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.13x = 702.94 × 702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.13x = 494,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,121.13/466.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.06

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