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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.36 and 687.87

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.36 and 687.87 is: 982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 687.87 = 687.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/687.87 = 687.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 687.87 × 687.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 473,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,161.27/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.97

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