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Finding the Third Proportional to 482 and 1,050.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 482 and 1,050.13 is: 2,287.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 1,050.13 = 1,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/1,050.13 = 1,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 1,050.13 × 1,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 1,102,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,762.52/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.89

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