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Finding the Third Proportional to 469.75 and 718.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 469.75 and 718.75 is: 1,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.75 : 718.75 = 718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.75/718.75 = 718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.75x = 718.75 × 718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.75x = 516,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,601.56/469.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.74

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