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Finding the Third Proportional to 468.13 and 703.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 468.13 and 703.75 is: 1,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.13 : 703.75 = 703.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.13/703.75 = 703.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.13x = 703.75 × 703.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.13x = 495,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,264.06/468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.97

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