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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.25 and 706.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.25 and 706.13 is: 1,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 706.13 = 706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/706.13 = 706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 706.13 × 706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 498,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,612.52/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.12

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