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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.78 and 1,021.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.78 and 1,021.78 is: 2,167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.78 : 1,021.78 = 1,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.78/1,021.78 = 1,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.78x = 1,021.78 × 1,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.78x = 1,044,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,036.92/481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.04

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