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Finding the Third Proportional to 486.95 and 730.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 486.95 and 730.42 is: 1,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.95 : 730.42 = 730.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.95/730.42 = 730.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.95x = 730.42 × 730.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.95x = 533,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,518.97/486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.64

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