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Finding the Third Proportional to 484.75 and 698.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 484.75 and 698.75 is: 1,007.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.75 : 698.75 = 698.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.75/698.75 = 698.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.75x = 698.75 × 698.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.75x = 488,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,251.56/484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.22

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