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Finding the Third Proportional to 470 and 883

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Solution

The third proportional to 470 and 883 is: 1,658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 883 = 883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/883 = 883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 883 × 883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 779,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,689/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.91

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