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Finding the Third Proportional to 468.47 and 687.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 468.47 and 687.52 is: 1,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 687.52 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/687.52 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 687.52 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 472,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,677.73/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.98

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