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Finding the Third Proportional to 488.75 and 875.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 488.75 and 875.13 is: 1,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.75 : 875.13 = 875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.75/875.13 = 875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.75x = 875.13 × 875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.75x = 765,843.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,843.77/488.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.94

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