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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 671.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 671.06 is: 946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 671.06 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/671.06 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 671.06 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 450,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,324.88/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.31

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