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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 1,028.74

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 1,028.74 is: 2,223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 1,028.74 = 1,028.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/1,028.74 = 1,028.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 1,028.74 × 1,028.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 1,058,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,310.49/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.93

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