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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.38 and 493.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.38 and 493.50 is: 1,039.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 493.50 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/493.50 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 493.50 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 243,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,542.25/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.11

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