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Finding the Third Proportional to 194.63 and 492.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 194.63 and 492.75 is: 1,247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.63 : 492.75 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.63/492.75 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.63x = 492.75 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.63x = 242,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,802.56/194.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.54

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