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Finding the Third Proportional to 483.75 and 748.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 483.75 and 748.75 is: 1,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.75 : 748.75 = 748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.75/748.75 = 748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.75x = 748.75 × 748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.75x = 560,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,626.56/483.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.92

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