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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.50 and 908

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.50 and 908 is: 1,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 908 = 908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/908 = 908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 908 × 908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 824,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,464/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.68

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