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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.88 and 494.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.88 and 494.69 is: 1,138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 494.69 = 494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/494.69 = 494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 494.69 × 494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 244,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,715.72/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.87

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