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Finding the Third Proportional to 472 and 863

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Solution

The third proportional to 472 and 863 is: 1,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 863 = 863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/863 = 863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 863 × 863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 744,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,769/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.90

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