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Finding the Third Proportional to 472.75 and 737.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 472.75 and 737.88 is: 1,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.75 : 737.88 = 737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.75/737.88 = 737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.75x = 737.88 × 737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.75x = 544,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,459.52/472.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.69

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