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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.03 and 727.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.03 and 727.03 is: 1,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.03 : 727.03 = 727.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.03/727.03 = 727.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.03x = 727.03 × 727.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.03x = 528,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,574.44/484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.03

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