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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.54 and 653.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.54 and 653.54 is: 888.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.54 : 653.54 = 653.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.54/653.54 = 653.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.54x = 653.54 × 653.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.54x = 427,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,110.75/480.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.81

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