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Finding the Third Proportional to 674.58 and 1,482.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 674.58 and 1,482.05 is: 3,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.58 : 1,482.05 = 1,482.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.58/1,482.05 = 1,482.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.58x = 1,482.05 × 1,482.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.58x = 2,196,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,462.94/674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.05

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