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Finding the Third Proportional to 473.13 and 706.43

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Solution

The third proportional to 473.13 and 706.43 is: 1,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 706.43 = 706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/706.43 = 706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 706.43 × 706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 499,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,042.90/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.76

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