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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.25 and 494.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.25 and 494.75 is: 1,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 494.75 = 494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/494.75 = 494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 494.75 × 494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 244,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,777.56/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.25

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