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Finding the Third Proportional to 470.50 and 716.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 470.50 and 716.75 is: 1,091.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 716.75 = 716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/716.75 = 716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 716.75 × 716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 513,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,730.56/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.88

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