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Finding the Third Proportional to 477.84 and 738.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 477.84 and 738.42 is: 1,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.84 : 738.42 = 738.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.84/738.42 = 738.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.84x = 738.42 × 738.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.84x = 545,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,266.87/477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.10

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