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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.88 and 735.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.88 and 735.38 is: 1,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.88 : 735.38 = 735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.88/735.38 = 735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.88x = 735.38 × 735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.88x = 540,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,776.39/480.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.57

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