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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 1,288.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 1,288.13 is: 3,486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 1,288.13 = 1,288.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/1,288.13 = 1,288.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 1,288.13 × 1,288.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 1,659,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,266.02/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.77

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