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Finding the Third Proportional to 481.78 and 748.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 481.78 and 748.55 is: 1,163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.78 : 748.55 = 748.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.78/748.55 = 748.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.78x = 748.55 × 748.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.78x = 560,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,322.42/481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.02

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