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Finding the Third Proportional to 488.63 and 1,045.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 488.63 and 1,045.88 is: 2,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.63 : 1,045.88 = 1,045.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.63/1,045.88 = 1,045.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.63x = 1,045.88 × 1,045.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.63x = 1,093,854.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,854.52/488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.64

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