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Finding the Third Proportional to 467.88 and 703.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 467.88 and 703.38 is: 1,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.88 : 703.38 = 703.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.88/703.38 = 703.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.88x = 703.38 × 703.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.88x = 494,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,736.39/467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.41

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