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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.38 and 734.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.38 and 734.34 is: 1,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.38 : 734.34 = 734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.38/734.34 = 734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.38x = 734.34 × 734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.38x = 539,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,260.74/480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.58

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