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Finding the Third Proportional to 241 and 474.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 241 and 474.50 is: 934.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241 : 474.50 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241/474.50 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241x = 474.50 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241x = 225,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,150.25/241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.23

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