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Finding the Third Proportional to 469.69 and 708.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 469.69 and 708.19 is: 1,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.69 : 708.19 = 708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.69/708.19 = 708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.69x = 708.19 × 708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.69x = 501,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,529.54/469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.79

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