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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 697.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 697.13 is: 1,021.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 697.13 = 697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/697.13 = 697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 697.13 × 697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 485,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,983.27/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.24

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