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Finding the Third Proportional to 488 and 716.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 488 and 716.50 is: 1,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 716.50 = 716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/716.50 = 716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 716.50 × 716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 513,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,372.25/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.99

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