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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.75 and 698.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.75 and 698.88 is: 1,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 698.88 = 698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/698.88 = 698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 698.88 × 698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 488,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,426.27/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.20

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