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Finding the Third Proportional to 483 and 887

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Solution

The third proportional to 483 and 887 is: 1,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483 : 887 = 887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483/887 = 887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483x = 887 × 887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483x = 786,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,769/483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.92

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