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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.13 and 706.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.13 and 706.50 is: 1,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 706.50 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/706.50 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 706.50 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 499,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,142.25/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.45

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