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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.75 and 586.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.75 and 586.88 is: 716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.75 : 586.88 = 586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.75/586.88 = 586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.75x = 586.88 × 586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.75x = 344,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,422.27/480.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.43

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