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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.02 and 723.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.02 and 723.30 is: 1,120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 723.30 = 723.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/723.30 = 723.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 723.30 × 723.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 523,169.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,169.67/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.24

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