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Finding the Third Proportional to 481 and 854

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Solution

The third proportional to 481 and 854 is: 1,516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 854 = 854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/854 = 854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 854 × 854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 729,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,316/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.25

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