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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.50 and 919.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.50 and 919.50 is: 1,755.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 919.50 = 919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/919.50 = 919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 919.50 × 919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 845,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,480.25/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.93

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