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Finding the Third Proportional to 486.42 and 754.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 486.42 and 754.42 is: 1,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.42 : 754.42 = 754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.42/754.42 = 754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.42x = 754.42 × 754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.42x = 569,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,146.47/486.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.07

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