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Finding the Third Proportional to 483.28 and 750.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 483.28 and 750.16 is: 1,164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 750.16 = 750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/750.16 = 750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 750.16 × 750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 562,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,746.12/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.43

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