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Finding the Third Proportional to 478.41 and 704.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 478.41 and 704.56 is: 1,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.41 : 704.56 = 704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.41/704.56 = 704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.41x = 704.56 × 704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.41x = 496,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,401.44/478.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.61

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