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Finding the Third Proportional to 471.94 and 708.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 471.94 and 708.19 is: 1,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.94 : 708.19 = 708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.94/708.19 = 708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.94x = 708.19 × 708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.94x = 501,529.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,529.54/471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.70

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