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Finding the Third Proportional to 469.13 and 675.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 469.13 and 675.74 is: 973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.13 : 675.74 = 675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.13/675.74 = 675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.13x = 675.74 × 675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.13x = 456,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,622.22/469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.35

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