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Finding the Third Proportional to 468.28 and 670.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 468.28 and 670.78 is: 960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 670.78 = 670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/670.78 = 670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 670.78 × 670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 449,947.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,947.49/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.85

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