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Finding the Third Proportional to 478.88 and 631.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 478.88 and 631.13 is: 831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.88 : 631.13 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.88/631.13 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.88x = 631.13 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.88x = 398,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,318.77/478.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.78

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