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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.50 and 722.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.50 and 722.44 is: 1,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.50 : 722.44 = 722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.50/722.44 = 722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.50x = 722.44 × 722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.50x = 521,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,915.94/475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.62

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