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Finding the Third Proportional to 481 and 974.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 481 and 974.75 is: 1,975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481 : 974.75 = 974.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481/974.75 = 974.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481x = 974.75 × 974.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481x = 950,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,137.56/481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.34

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