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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.54 and 1,034.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.54 and 1,034.77 is: 2,228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 1,034.77 = 1,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/1,034.77 = 1,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 1,034.77 × 1,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 1,070,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,742.93/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.20

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