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Finding the Third Proportional to 475.88 and 741.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 475.88 and 741.66 is: 1,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 741.66 = 741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/741.66 = 741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 741.66 × 741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 550,053.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,053.99/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.88

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