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Finding the Third Proportional to 469.13 and 615.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 469.13 and 615.75 is: 808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 615.75 = 615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/615.75 = 615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 615.75 × 615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 379,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,148.06/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.20

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