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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.50 and 489.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.50 and 489.25 is: 1,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.50 : 489.25 = 489.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.50/489.25 = 489.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.50x = 489.25 × 489.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.50x = 239,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,365.56/214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.92

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