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Finding the Third Proportional to 480 and 697.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 480 and 697.50 is: 1,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 697.50 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/697.50 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 697.50 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 486,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,506.25/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.55

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