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Finding the Third Proportional to 488.25 and 667.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 488.25 and 667.13 is: 911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 667.13 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/667.13 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 667.13 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 445,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,055.77/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.53

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