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Finding the Third Proportional to 470.81 and 716.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 470.81 and 716.34 is: 1,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.81 : 716.34 = 716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.81/716.34 = 716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.81x = 716.34 × 716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.81x = 513,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,148.37/470.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.92

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