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Finding the Third Proportional to 478.13 and 720.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 478.13 and 720.70 is: 1,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.13 : 720.70 = 720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.13/720.70 = 720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.13x = 720.70 × 720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.13x = 519,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,412.99/478.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.35

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