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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.75 and 1,130.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.75 and 1,130.38 is: 2,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 1,130.38 = 1,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/1,130.38 = 1,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 1,130.38 × 1,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 1,277,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,747.64/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.69

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