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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.06 and 1,102.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.06 and 1,102.50 is: 2,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 1,102.50 = 1,102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/1,102.50 = 1,102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 1,102.50 × 1,102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 1,215,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,506.25/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.45

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