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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.73 and 658.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.73 and 658.13 is: 893.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.73 : 658.13 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.73/658.13 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.73x = 658.13 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.73x = 433,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,128.52/484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.54

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