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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.75 and 498.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.75 and 498.75 is: 1,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 498.75 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/498.75 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 498.75 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 248,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,751.56/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.64

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