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Finding the Third Proportional to 234.94 and 492.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 234.94 and 492.19 is: 1,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.94 : 492.19 = 492.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.94/492.19 = 492.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.94x = 492.19 × 492.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.94x = 242,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,248.54/234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.12

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