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Finding the Third Proportional to 488 and 805

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Solution

The third proportional to 488 and 805 is: 1,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488 : 805 = 805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488/805 = 805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488x = 805 × 805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488x = 648,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,025/488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.92

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