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Finding the Third Proportional to 487.13 and 764.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 487.13 and 764.44 is: 1,199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.13 : 764.44 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.13/764.44 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.13x = 764.44 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.13x = 584,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,364.69/487.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.62

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