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Finding the Third Proportional to 486 and 774.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 486 and 774.56 is: 1,234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 774.56 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/774.56 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 774.56 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 599,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,947.07/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.46

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