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Finding the Third Proportional to 472.08 and 1,030.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 472.08 and 1,030.22 is: 2,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 1,030.22 = 1,030.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/1,030.22 = 1,030.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 1,030.22 × 1,030.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 1,061,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,350.67/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.25

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