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Finding the Third Proportional to 196.50 and 489

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Solution

The third proportional to 196.50 and 489 is: 1,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.50 : 489 = 489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.50/489 = 489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.50x = 489 × 489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.50x = 239,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,121/196.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.90

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