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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.50 and 726.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.50 and 726.94 is: 1,090.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.94 = 726.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.94 = 726.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.94 × 726.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 528,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,438.13/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.69

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