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Finding the Third Proportional to 478.75 and 682.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 478.75 and 682.75 is: 973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.75 : 682.75 = 682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.75/682.75 = 682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.75x = 682.75 × 682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.75x = 466,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,147.56/478.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.68

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