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Finding the Third Proportional to 478 and 1,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 478 and 1,150 is: 2,766.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 1,150 = 1,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/1,150 = 1,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 1,150 × 1,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 1,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,500/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.74

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