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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.02 and 704.32

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.02 and 704.32 is: 1,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 704.32 = 704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/704.32 = 704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 704.32 × 704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 496,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,067.10/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.21

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