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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.88 and 688.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.88 and 688.50 is: 985.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 688.50 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/688.50 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 688.50 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 474,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,032.25/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.77

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