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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 694.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 694.69 is: 1,014.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 694.69 = 694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/694.69 = 694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 694.69 × 694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 482,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,590.72/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.11

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