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Finding the Third Proportional to 482.25 and 747.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 482.25 and 747.38 is: 1,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.25 : 747.38 = 747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.25/747.38 = 747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.25x = 747.38 × 747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.25x = 558,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,569.39/482.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.26

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