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Finding the Third Proportional to 487.69 and 766.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 487.69 and 766.41 is: 1,204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.69 : 766.41 = 766.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.69/766.41 = 766.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.69x = 766.41 × 766.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.69x = 587,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,378.54/487.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.42

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