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Finding the Third Proportional to 472.50 and 759.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 472.50 and 759.38 is: 1,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 759.38 = 759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/759.38 = 759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 759.38 × 759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 576,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,650.39/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.42

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