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Finding the Third Proportional to 483 and 1,055.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 483 and 1,055.44 is: 2,306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 1,055.44 = 1,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/1,055.44 = 1,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 1,055.44 × 1,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 1,113,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,948.32/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.31

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