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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.69 and 813.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.69 and 813.56 is: 1,374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.69 : 813.56 = 813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.69/813.56 = 813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.69x = 813.56 × 813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.69x = 661,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,883.94/481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.09

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