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Finding the Third Proportional to 468.28 and 674.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 468.28 and 674.58 is: 971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 674.58 = 674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/674.58 = 674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 674.58 × 674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 455,055.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,055.65/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.76

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