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Finding the Third Proportional to 232.88 and 494.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 232.88 and 494.44 is: 1,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 494.44 = 494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/494.44 = 494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 494.44 × 494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 244,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,468.44/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.78

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