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Finding the Third Proportional to 480.94 and 735.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 480.94 and 735.28 is: 1,124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.94 : 735.28 = 735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.94/735.28 = 735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.94x = 735.28 × 735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.94x = 540,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,638.52/480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.13

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