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Finding the Third Proportional to 485.63 and 726.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 485.63 and 726.75 is: 1,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.63 : 726.75 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.63/726.75 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.63x = 726.75 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.63x = 528,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,165.56/485.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.60

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