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Finding the Third Proportional to 473 and 708.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 473 and 708.50 is: 1,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 708.50 = 708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/708.50 = 708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 708.50 × 708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 501,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,972.25/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.25

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