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Finding the Third Proportional to 488.53 and 731.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 488.53 and 731.53 is: 1,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 731.53 = 731.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/731.53 = 731.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 731.53 × 731.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 535,137.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,137.97/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.40

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