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Finding the Third Proportional to 484 and 726.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 484 and 726.63 is: 1,090.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 726.63 = 726.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/726.63 = 726.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 726.63 × 726.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 527,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,983.89/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.88

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